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DanceAfrica 2026
Opening Date: May 22, 2026
Closing Date: May 25, 2026
Playing @
BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
The nation’s largest celebration of African diasporic dance and music returns for the 49th year this Memorial Day Weekend. We’re packing the long weekend with a rich lineup of exhilarating creative offerings: dance, music, film, visual art—and, of course, plenty of food, crafts, and fashion at the outdoor bazaar. Immerse your senses in four days of inspiring sights, smells, sounds and tastes at BAM’s iconic summer kick-off.
Artistic Director Abdel R. Salaam.
Artistic Director Abdel R. Salaam.
Performance Schedule
FRIDAY @ 7:30 PM
SATURDAY @ 2 PM & 7 PM
SUNDAY @ 3 PM
MONDAY @ 3 PM
TDF Tickets Offers:
TDF Member tickets:
Not currently available for this show
Listed at 
Never
Full-price tickets:
$21.00 - $86.00
Accessibility
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Wheelchair Info
Six locations: Three areas in rear orchestra. Can accommodate two wheelchairs each. -
Seating
The Opera House seats 2,086.Orchestra level of Opera House on main level, directly off lobby. -
Elevator/Escalator
Elevator: Attended. Accesses all floors. Braille lettering. -
Passenger Loading Zone
Front. -
Parking
Ashland Place. -
Entrance
Six steps up from street into main lobby. One handrail.Alternate entrance: Saint Felix St. Unmarked. Ramp (1.5" lip) into main lobby. Double doors (heavy). Security will assist. -
Box Office
Main lobby. Counters 49". -
Restroom
Rear of orchestra. Door 29". Stall door 31". Commode 17.5". Grab bars. -
Water Fountain
Main lobby. Spout 35". -
Telephone
Main lobby to right of alternate entrance. Cord 27". -
Assisted Listening System
Yes. -
Visual Assistance
None.









